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Art Exhibit: Andrew Baran
Art Exhibit: April Kelly
Art Exhibit: Kent Behrens
Art Exhibit: Tim Fries
Deck the Walls
Easter Brunch
Easter Extravaganza
European Car Show
Fall Chrysanthemum Show
Garden Twilight
Ghoulish Garden Adventure
Guild Spring Luncheon and Lecture
Holiday Happening
Holiday Harmony
Japanese Ambience Festival
Loveland Garden Club Lecture
Members Poinsettia Show Preview Party
Mothers Day Brunch
National Poinsettia Day
Orchid Show
Outside Kaneko
Poinsettia Show
Quilts in the Garden
Sandhill Crane Migration Trip
Spring into Spring
Sweet Corn Festival
Tempo of Twilight
Tu B'Shevat
Valentine's Day Dinner
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Events and Exhibits

January 14 through May 13
  
Wicked Plants: Spring Plant Show
Plants both poisonous and medicinal will be on display to delight the mind and inspire curiosity about the evildoers that may be lurking in our own backyards. Now through May 13.

January 3 through February 14
  
Rhythms & Relics: Photography by Tim Fries
This exhibit showcases the beauty found in unexpected places; buildings and fields that most people would pass by without a second glance. When explored, these forgotten places provide rich material for artistic creation. Sometimes, what is left behind and abandoned says more about us than what we choose to preserve. Runs January 3 through February 14.

January 29
  
Tu B'Shevat
Celebrate the Jewish New Year for Trees, remember the importance of the preservation of nature, discuss questions of ecology and the spirit of living in cooperation with the world.

February 14
  
Valentines Day Dinner
Experience one of the most beautiful, exquisite Valentine’s Day dinners in Omaha, in the intimate surroundings of the visitor and education center.
  
Art is Life: Paintings by April Kelly
Kelly's work represents the beauty, energy and light used to create something refreshingly unexpected and happy. Runs February 16 through March 15, 2012.
  
Art Exhibit: Photography by Andrew Baran
Exhibit runs March 16 through May 8.

March 20 and 21
  
Sandhill Crane Migration Observation Trip
Visit the Rowe Sanctuary in Kearney, Neb. to observe the hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes during their spring migration.

March 24 and 25
  
Orchid Show
The 2012 Greater Omaha Orchid Society’s 25th Annual Orchid Show and Sale will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visitors will get the opportunity to see and prime specimens of these exotic plants up close and purchase a plant of their own.

April 7
  
Easter Extravaganza
Don't miss this morning of fun with crafts, egg hunts and photos with the Easter Bunny!

Sunday, April 8
  
Easter Brunch
An annual tradition for many area families, enjoy a fabulous Easter brunch in the gardens.

Tuesdays, April 10 through October 30
  
Walking Club
Get your morning exercise with a walk through the garden.

April 19
  
Loveland Garden Club Lecture featuring Amy Stewart
Lauritzen Gardens is pleased to bring award-winning author Amy Stewart to Omaha for the annual Loveland Garden Club Lecture.

April 25
  
Guild Spring Luncheon
Find out your petal personality with internationally-known floral designer, Ian Prosser. Reservations required.

May 13
  
Mother's Day Brunch
Mother’s Day Brunch at Lauritzen Gardens has become an annual tradition for many area families. Make your plans now to join us at the visitor and education center for a wonderful brunch among the flowers, catered by Hap Abraham Catering.

May 19 and 20
  
Spring into Spring Festival and Plant Sale
A unique opportunity for the public to shop from an incredible variety of Lauritzen Gardens-grown plants and a hand-picked selection of plants from area garden clubs and vendors.

Mondays and Tuesdays During the Summer Months
  
Garden Twilight
Visit the garden during the twilight hours for a relaxing way to end the summer days.

Select Tuesdays in Summer
  
Tempo of Twilight
Experience the refreshing breeze, gorgeous light and peaceful setting of the garden with wonderful musical entertainment.

July 14 and 15
  
Railroad Days
Celebrate all things train and track while visiting the model railroad garden.

August 11 and 12
  
Sweet Corn Festival
Indulge in all things sweet corn during this NEW festival at Lauritzen Gardens.

September 9
  
All-European Car and Motorcycle Show
See fine European cars and motorcycles staged against a lush background.

September 21 through 23
  
Antique & Garden Show
Browse or purchase fine antiques from top dealers around the country displayed in elegant vignettes.

October 6 and 7
  
Japanese Ambience Festival
Join us as we celebrate the exciting traditions of Japanese culture.

October 27
  
Ghoulish Garden Adventure
Dress in costume and trick-or-treat through the garden at various Halloween activity stations.

November 9 through 11
  
Quilts in the Garden
View this stunning display of botanical quilts set against the backdrop of dazzling fall-colored mums.

October 8 through November 20
  
Fall Chrysanthemum Show
Surround yourself with autumn colors and Japanese-inspired garden displays during this show. In commemoration of Lauritzen Gardens' first-ever indoor floral show, this year's show will be an exact replica of the chrysanthemum show on display when the visitor and education center first opened ten years ago in October of 2001.

November 25, 2011 through January 8, 2012
  
Poinsettia Show
Be amazed by this spectacular floral display featuring a 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree, model trains and other nostalgic decorations.

November 21
  
Members Poinsettia Show Preview Party
Join the tradition, and get a first look at the poinsettia show in a gorgeous candlelit atmosphere.

Select Sundays during the Holiday Season
  
Holiday Harmony
Listen to live holiday music that enhances the ambience of the festive surroundings and makes for a joyous Sunday afternoon outing.

December 1 and 2
  
Holiday Happening
Share holiday wishes with Santa, engage in make-and-take activities with the family and enjoy the holiday cheer.

December 12
  
National Poinsettia Day
Celebrate this national holiday, commemorating this gorgeous holiday plant, while visiting the poinsettia show. The first 100 families receive a free poinsettia.
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